CVE-2024-36137

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Node.js, affecting users of the experimental permission model when the --allow-fs-write flag is used. Node.js Permission Model do not operate on file descriptors, however, operations such as fs.fchown or fs.fchmod can use a "read-only" file descriptor to change the owner and permissions of a file.

3.3

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 3.0 •

EPSS 0.01%

Affected: NodeJS Node

References

Link	Tags
https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/july-2024-security-releases
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241122-0005/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36137?: CVE-2024-36137 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-36137?: To fix CVE-2024-36137, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-36137 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-36137 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-36137?: CVE-2024-36137 affects NodeJS Node.

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